Meteor Perch
Liopropoma susumi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–34 m
- Max size: 9.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Secretive to the point of being almost never seen, this small bass haunts the caves and crevices of lagoon and seaward reefs between 2 and 34 metres. No longer than a finger, it rests on the bottom by day and emerges only briefly into open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Liopropoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218259.
FAQ
- How deep does the Meteor Perch live?
- The Meteor Perch (Liopropoma susumi) is typically found at 2–34 m.
- Is the Meteor Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Meteor Perch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Meteor Perch get?
- The Meteor Perch grows to about 9.1 cm.